ABRPTSO Charter

The Regional PTSO includes parent representatives from the
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School and R.J Grey Junior High School.
Board members from both schools sponsor monthly meetings featuring a
speaker from the school system, updates from both principals, and
general discussion. We advertise these open meetings via email. Board
members are elected for one year terms in May.

PTSO Bylaws

The ABRPTSO is set up as a 501(c)(3). See the 2016 PTSO Bylaws.
Membership includes all JHS and HS parents/guardians of students, all
JHS and HS faculty/administrators/staff, and all JHS and HS students.

Officers/Board

The officers are a Chairperson (or Co-chairs), First Vice-Chair
from the JHS, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Steering Committee/Board
of Directors includes the above officers, the JHS and HS principals and
faculty representatives, and the chairpersons of the following: Project
Graduation, School Choice, Nomination, Inter-School Council Rep,
Fundraising, Enrichment (Adult/Student), Financial Liaison, Student
Representative, Volunteer Coordinator, and Membership.

In February, the Steering Committee/Board (above) will appoint a
Nominating Committee (of 5 people) who will nominate members for next
year's board. The Nominating Committee will publicly solicit candidates
and then report these names at the meeting preceding the election (late
April). Prior to elections, a list of final nominees will go to all PTSO
members for their consideration. Election of the new board will take
place not later than May 31. Officers and Board Members assume office on
July 1st and serve for the fiscal year.

Budget

The Steering Committee will also appoint a Budget Committee. The
Budget Committee will consist of the present treasurer, 3 members at
large, one member of the Steering Committee, and the Chairperson, ex
officio.

A minimum balance as determined necessary by the Board shall be
maintained at all times. All moneys in excess of that minimum shall be
spent within 2 years time.

Non-budgeted expenditures under $100 shall be approved by the
Chairperson. Those over $100 shall be approved by the Steering
Committee.

The Board may vote at any monthly meeting to reallocate funds
within the operating budget (not to total more than 5% of the annual
budget). Those over 5% require information to be provided to the PTSO
membership one month prior to the vote or reallocation.

Meetings

The PTSO meets each month, with an annual business meeting, usually
in May. The purpose of the May meeting is to elect officers and
committee chairs, and approve the budget.

Fifty percent of the Board members' present constitute a quorum at a
Board meeting. Twenty-five percent PTSO members' constitute a quorum at
a regular General Meeting.